Shelby moves to private beta after testnet proves its core platform
Shelby's private beta shift highlights the need for enhanced developer tools and could redefine Aptos's role in data-heavy infrastructures. The post Shelby moves to private beta after testnet proves its core platform appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 5:05:40 PM
Bitcoin ETFs Lose $149M as Fidelity Leads Broad Selling
U.S. bitcoin ETFs snapped a nine-session inflow streak on Wednesday with $148.69 million in net withdrawals, as selling spread across most major crypto funds. Ether, solana, zcash and HYPE ETFs also finished lower, while the newly launched NEAR fund was the day’s lone bright spot. 9-Day Inflow Streak Ends for Bitcoin ETFs The month ended […]
By Emmanuel Musa 10/1/2026, 5:05:18 PM
UK’s 2027 crypto rules could block new business with existing customers
The FCA gateway is open, and eligible existing firms applying by February 28, 2027 can keep new business running if undecided at commencement. The post UK’s 2027 crypto rules could block new business with existing customers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/1/2026, 5:00:37 PM
XRP Is Coming to Nasdaq: Evernorth Clears Key Vote With 473M Treasury
Of the $225 million Evernorth lists as private placement cash, $214 million was spent in late 2025 on XRP bought at an average of $2.54.
By Jose Oramas 10/1/2026, 4:59:04 PM
Bullish wins US patent for debugging WebAssembly smart contracts
Bullish's patent could enhance smart contract reliability, influencing blockchain development by improving debugging without disrupting operations. The post Bullish wins US patent for debugging WebAssembly smart contracts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 4:57:48 PM
Claude Sonnet 5.5 takes third place on Code Arena’s WebDev leaderboard
Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 5.5 challenges market dynamics by offering competitive performance at a lower cost, influencing developer choices. The post Claude Sonnet 5.5 takes third place on Code Arena’s WebDev leaderboard appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 4:57:13 PM
Bitcoin’s win rate against the S&P 500 climbs back above 50%
Bitcoin's rising win rate against the S&P 500 suggests growing investor confidence, potentially positioning it as a distinct asset class. The post Bitcoin’s win rate against the S&P 500 climbs back above 50% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/1/2026, 4:54:32 PM
Mindgard says it jailbroke Moonshot AI’s Kimi models into giving sarin and terror attack instructions
This incident underscores the urgent need for stricter AI regulations and oversight to prevent misuse and enhance public safety. The post Mindgard says it jailbroke Moonshot AI’s Kimi models into giving sarin and terror attack instructions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 4:53:18 PM
5 ways SHR Miner makes passive cryptocurrency wealth accumulation easier
Passive cryptocurrency income often comes with certain pitfalls. You may need to purchase hardware, lock up your cryptocurrency, or pay various steep upfront costs before seeing any returns. Even if someone else handles the technical aspects, significant upfront capital is…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/1/2026, 4:51:12 PM
Shopify debuts Canvas, an AI-powered store builder that runs on conversation
Shopify's Canvas could democratize custom store creation, enhancing merchant autonomy and potentially increasing platform loyalty. The post Shopify debuts Canvas, an AI-powered store builder that runs on conversation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 4:49:02 PM
Amazon unveils Strands Decider 2B as an open-source rival to Jev
Amazon's Strands Decider 2B highlights the growing trend towards efficient, open-source AI tools, impacting AI development and competition. The post Amazon unveils Strands Decider 2B as an open-source rival to Jev appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 4:47:58 PM
Ohio Resident Admits to Orchestrating $3,000,000 Fake Ticket Investment Fraud Scheme
Federal prosecutors say they’ve obtained a guilty plea from an Ohio resident who ran a fraudulent investment scheme that stole more than $3 million from victims across two states. John E. Brown II, 45, of Brecksville, Ohio, pleaded guilty on September 29th, to 17 counts of wire fraud and two counts of engaging in monetary […] The post Ohio...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/1/2026, 4:47:05 PM
Amazon unveils Strands Decider 2B for rapid AI decision-making
Amazon's Strands Decider 2B could reshape AI market dynamics, challenging competitors like Anthropic and influencing future AI innovations. The post Amazon unveils Strands Decider 2B for rapid AI decision-making appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 4:45:56 PM
Solana logs over 14 billion transactions in Q3 2026, its busiest quarter yet
Solana's transaction surge highlights its potential as a robust settlement layer, but increased validator strain poses sustainability challenges. The post Solana logs over 14 billion transactions in Q3 2026, its busiest quarter yet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 4:44:02 PM
Jackson holds edge over Collins in Maine Senate race: Poll
A tight race in Maine could signal shifting political dynamics, impacting party strategies and voter engagement in future elections. The post Jackson holds edge over Collins in Maine Senate race: Poll appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 4:42:18 PM
RealFi Goes Live on Cardano Mainnet After Testnet Surpasses 3,000 Wallets
RealFi integrates with Lace, Liqwid and SundaeSwap at launch, with EVM expansion planned to follow 1 October 2026 — RealFi today launched on Cardano mainnet, moving its real-world asset (RWA) stablecoin protocol out of testnet and into live use. The milestone follows a public testnet phase in which more than 3,000 verified wallets actively...
By Media 10/1/2026, 4:38:43 PM
Why Bitcoin Is Starting Q4 on Stronger Footing Than Traditional Markets
Strong ETF inflows and Strategy's latest Bitcoin purchase supported prices in September and gave crypto stronger momentum entering the fourth quarter.
By Chayanika Deka 10/1/2026, 4:35:35 PM
Ataraxos AI beats Stratego great Pim Niemeijer 15-1 on just 16 GPUs
Ataraxos AI's success in Stratego suggests that advanced AI capabilities can be achieved with modest resources, reshaping AI development economics. The post Ataraxos AI beats Stratego great Pim Niemeijer 15-1 on just 16 GPUs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 4:33:46 PM
NEAR price outlook: Can $4.69 support absorb the Intents selloff?
NEAR price fell below $5 on Oct. 1 following a reported $3.8 million exploit involving NEAR Intents, with the token trading near $4.94 as its recent rally met a sharp pullback. NEAR Intents said the incident involved a bug in…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/1/2026, 4:32:53 PM
OpenAI fires three safety researchers over data breach, WSJ reports
The firings highlight ongoing challenges in AI safety and governance, potentially impacting trust and regulatory scrutiny in the AI sector. The post OpenAI fires three safety researchers over data breach, WSJ reports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 4:30:47 PM
Connecticut Hotel Operator Data Breach Puts SSNs, Financial and Medical Records at Risk
A Connecticut hotel management company has disclosed a data security incident that may have exposed Social Security numbers, financial details and medical information. Waterford Hotel Group, LLC and LMD Holding Company, LLC say they identified suspicious activity on certain computer systems on May 5th of 2026, then confirmed that an unknown actor...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/1/2026, 4:30:30 PM
Zano Says Over $200M in Illicit Tokens Led to 30-Day Blockchain Rewind
Zano has disclosed the bug that forced its extraordinary 30-day blockchain rewind in a recent postmortem. An attacker exploited a missing verification in Gateway Addresses to mint roughly 18.4 million ZANO in a single transaction, then repeated the trick and did the same with fUSD. The first exploit sat unnoticed for nearly a month, while […]
By Jamie Redman 10/1/2026, 4:28:32 PM
David Gokhshtein Says Midnight Could Follow Zcash Explosive Rally Path
Crypto commentator David Gokhshtein has reiterated his bullish outlook on Midnight’s native token NIGHT, suggesting that it could follow a growth trajectory similar to Zcash (ZEC). Gokhshtein made the comment in a recent X post, saying “NIGHT could pull a ZEC,” while highlighting both projects’ different approaches to blockchain privacy. Visit...
By Lele Jima 10/1/2026, 4:25:32 PM
21bitcoin Now Pays Interest on Idle Euros, Payable in BTC
Bitcoin Magazine 21bitcoin Now Pays Interest on Idle Euros, Payable in BTC Austrian Bitcoin platform 21bitcoin will pay customers interest on their euro balances — in bitcoin if they want. This post 21bitcoin Now Pays Interest on Idle Euros, Payable in BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 10/1/2026, 4:25:18 PM
Lucas joins Multicoin Capital’s investment team to back crypto founders
Lucas's addition to Multicoin Capital suggests a strategic shift towards early-stage crypto investments, reflecting evolving leadership dynamics. The post Lucas joins Multicoin Capital’s investment team to back crypto founders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 4:23:27 PM
Trump praises Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei after private dinner
Improved relations could ease regulatory tensions, potentially benefiting Anthropic's IPO and influencing AI policy discussions in the U.S. The post Trump praises Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei after private dinner appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 4:19:47 PM
Near Protocol slides below $5.00 after Near Intents $4M exploit
Near Protocol (NEAR) uptrend has been cut short, as the price slides below $5.00 on Thursday. The correction comes after an exploit on the network’s Near Intents services, which affected deposits and withdrawals across 12 crypto networks.
By N/A 10/1/2026, 4:19:26 PM
Perplexity Computer adds interactive TradingView charts to its AI toolkit
The integration of interactive charts enhances financial analysis, empowering traders with dynamic insights and fostering more informed decision-making. The post Perplexity Computer adds interactive TradingView charts to its AI toolkit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 4:17:28 PM
New York and Wyoming regulators sign pact to coordinate crypto oversight
The pact may streamline crypto oversight, potentially enhancing regulatory efficiency and consistency, but could also challenge firms' compliance. The post New York and Wyoming regulators sign pact to coordinate crypto oversight appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 4:17:06 PM
OpenAI pauses AI training again after agents access US government sites
OpenAI's pause raises concerns about AI safety, potentially affecting market confidence and competitive dynamics in the AI industry. The post OpenAI pauses AI training again after agents access US government sites appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 4:14:41 PM
New York, Wyoming regulators sign pact to coordinate crypto oversight
The agreement will allow the two state regulators to share supervisory information, streamline licensing reviews and coordinate examinations and enforcement actions involving digital asset firms.
By Nate Kostar 10/1/2026, 4:12:23 PM
New York Man Accused of Draining $89,000 From Connecticut Account With In-Person Wire Transfer
A Connecticut bank customer has lost $89,000 after someone allegedly completed an unauthorized in-person wire transfer from his account. Westport police charged a 38-year-old Brooklyn, New York man in the case, reports Patch. John Hammonds, 38, was arrested Monday on first-degree larceny and third-degree identity theft charges and remains in...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/1/2026, 4:10:50 PM
Doxx.net raises $38M Series A led by a16z to build private networks for AI agents
Doxx.net's innovation could redefine digital privacy, empowering AI agents with secure, autonomous networks, reshaping online interactions. The post Doxx.net raises $38M Series A led by a16z to build private networks for AI agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 4:10:15 PM
DeFi Saver says its automation shielded $446.3 million in Aave V3 collateral during a selloff
DeFi Saver's automation highlights the potential for reducing liquidation penalties, enhancing stability and efficiency in DeFi markets. The post DeFi Saver says its automation shielded $446.3 million in Aave V3 collateral during a selloff appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 4:08:55 PM
Venice cuts annual VVV emissions to 2 million as deflationary push continues
Venice's emission cuts enhance token scarcity, potentially boosting value, but rely heavily on sustained revenue growth for deflationary success. The post Venice cuts annual VVV emissions to 2 million as deflationary push continues appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 4:08:06 PM
RWA perps market hits $117.3B in monthly volume, up 44x in a year
The surge in onchain trading of RWA perps highlights the transformative impact of decentralized platforms on financial markets. The post RWA perps market hits $117.3B in monthly volume, up 44x in a year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/1/2026, 4:05:57 PM
Bitcoin’s October outlook hinges on $82K support, analysts say
Bitcoin has surrendered a post-inflation rally above $85,500 to trade around $83,500, according to ViaBTC’s Jeff Ko, as analysts have identified $82,000 as the key support level entering October. Jeff Ko, chief analyst at ViaBTC, and Lacie Zhang, research lead…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/1/2026, 4:05:10 PM
Trump’s Meme Coin Dinner’s Back. This Time With Prizes
Holders compete on a time-weighted leaderboard with 18 karat gold watches as the top prize. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 10/1/2026, 4:04:00 PM
Open USD bets Stripe’s $1.9 trillion network can break USDT and USDC’s grip
Transactions carry an unspecified fee, while Stripe product limits and Visa's restricted beta shape business access. The post Open USD bets Stripe’s $1.9 trillion network can break USDT and USDC’s grip appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/1/2026, 4:00:14 PM
Blackstone’s QTS, NextEra and Siemens Energy launch Texas coalition to defend AI infrastructure
The coalition's efforts highlight the growing importance of community relations in securing AI infrastructure projects amid rising local opposition. The post Blackstone’s QTS, NextEra and Siemens Energy launch Texas coalition to defend AI infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 3:58:41 PM
AI Predicts BTC as Bitcoin Beats Gold and Stocks Again
AI Predicts BTC levels as October's 18% average meets fading ETF inflows and Bitcoin's first outflow day in two weeks. The post AI Predicts BTC as Bitcoin Beats Gold and Stocks Again appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 10/1/2026, 3:57:46 PM
Bitcoin fights for local uptrend as US bond yields drop from new 24-year highs
US bond yields fell sharply around Thursday’s Wall Street open as Bitcoin price action sought to preserve a local trend of higher lows.
By William Suberg 10/1/2026, 3:55:19 PM
Americans Can File for a Share of $96,500,000 in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlements
Consumers can file for a share of about 6.5 million from settlements with six generic-drug makers after alleged price-fixing, Michigan AG Dana Nessel says. The post Americans Can File for a Share of $96,500,000 in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlements appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/1/2026, 3:50:56 PM
Illinois agrees to delay 0.2% crypto tax until July 2027
Illinois has agreed to seek a six-month delay to its 0.2% crypto transaction tax, moving the proposed enforcement date from Jan. 1 to July 1, 2027, according to an agreed court motion. The joint court motion asks for a preliminary…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/1/2026, 3:46:30 PM
MetaMask Security Incident Triggers 17,000 Ethereum Validator Exits
MetaMask is exiting nearly 17,000 Ethereum validators after a security incident, while onchain data shows an attacker diverted 0.36 ETH in rewards.
By Alexander Stefanov 10/1/2026, 3:45:38 PM
Robinhood holds about $25B in crypto across 12 chains, Arkham data shows
Robinhood's significant crypto holdings highlight retail investors' influence on market volatility and the growing importance of meme assets. The post Robinhood holds about $25B in crypto across 12 chains, Arkham data shows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 3:45:10 PM
NEAR Intents suffers $3.8M exploit after assistance with Bitget breach
The platform said it will compensate users affected by the hack, which stemmed from a bug that affected deposits and withdrawals.
By Turner Wright 10/1/2026, 3:43:34 PM
Understanding the Crypto Market Recovery Near the $3 Trillion Mark
The crypto market’s recovery near $3 trillion reflects renewed Bitcoin momentum and broader altcoin gains. Market dominance, ETF flows, and economic conditions may help indicate whether the recovery can last. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 10/1/2026, 3:41:02 PM
Lloyds Sends Visa $750K in USDC While Banks Are Closed
Lloyds Banking Group used USDC to settle $750,000 in live payment obligations with Visa during a seven-day trial, with funds reaching Visa in under an hour, even over the weekend. The test was the first stablecoin settlement trial between Visa and a major U.K. banking group and crossed both private and public blockchain environments. Lloyds […]
By Jamie Redman 10/1/2026, 3:40:23 PM
Banking Behemoth Citibank Raises Bitcoin Target
Wall Street banking giant Citi has dramatically raised its 12-month Bitcoin price target to $113,000, reversing a major bearish revision made only three months ago as renewed ETF inflows.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/1/2026, 3:38:31 PM